salary$97,470 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$113,950per year
Jobs in the area1,780people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Carmel?
OK. Rent of $2,004 a month takes 24.7% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Carmel, IN?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $97,470 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $76,960 and $113,950.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Carmel?
Typical rent of $2,004 a month takes 24.7% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.